Summary
Niantic has revealed the Ultra Unlock details for thePokemon GOFest 2024 global event, set to begin on July 13. Like prior iterations of the annual event,Pokemon GOFest 2024 will be free to all players, and the community can earn tons of unique rewards for participating.
Pokemon GOFest 2024 is the eighth annualPokemon GOFest event. This year’s festivities began in Sendai, Japan on May 30, prompting Pokemon Trainers around the country to venture into the city’s Nanakita Park to capture Pokemon and complete activities for free rewards.Pokemon GOFest made its way to Madridon June 14, followed by the New York City event one month later on July 5. After much anticipation, players around the world will finally be able to participate in the two-day global event on July 13 for free. Those who purchase a global ticket for $14.99 will have access to additional rewards and challenges.
WhenPokemon GOFest 2024: Globalbegins on July 13, players who’ve purchased a global ticket may work together to complete a Global Challenge during each Habitat Hour. If the Global Challenge is completed on time, a special bonus will be given for the remainder of the Habitat. If 20 challenges are successfully completed, thePokemon GOFest Ultra Unlock events will be activated on Wednesday, July 17 at 10:00 a.m local time. Ultra Unlock Part 1: Better Together will allow players to encounter new Pokemon, take part in new Timed Research, and make use of several event bonuses, including double Catch Candy and 4x Catch XP. Part 1 of Ultra Unlock will be held until Monday, June 02, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
The Ultra Unlock Part 2: Strength of Steel event will begin three days later, on Thursday, July 25, at 10:00 a.m. local time, ifPokemon GOplayers meet the aforementioned Global Challenge goal. During Ultra Unlock Part 2, players will encountera new Shiny Pokemonfor the first time inPokemon GO. Part 2 will end on Tuesday, July 28, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Beginning on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. local time, Part 3: Mega Raid Day will be the third and final Ultra Unlock event forPokemon GOFest 2024: Global. A new Pokemon will make itsPokemon GOdebut in Mega Raids, and players may be lucky enough to encounter a Shiny variant. Mega Raid Day will end at 5:00 p.m. local time, so players will only have six hours to participate and claim victory in the raid encounter. Players may also look forward toShadow Entei Mega Raid events inPokemon GOthroughout the month of July.
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